12/16 – early release
Make-up day. LAST day before break & last day of semester.
Have a wonderful holiday.
12/14 & 12/15
Due – This is the last week of the quarter. If you have work that was not done, talk to the teacher. SOME may be accepted at half credit. FRIDAY IS THE LAST DAY OF THE SEMESTER. ALL UNDONE WORK THAT IS NOT A ZERO WILL BECOME A ZERO.
Watch Twelfth Night movie version – Part #2
HW – None
12/12 & 12/13
Due – This is the last week of the quarter. If you have work that was not done, talk to the teacher. SOME may be accepted at half credit.
Watch Twelfth Night movie version – Part #1
HW – None
12/8 & 12/9
Due – LAST chance to turn in anything for the second quarter. Books close on Friday. Remember, if it is not graded yet, and you did not do it, you will then get a zero. So…the current grade is not accurate – it could go up, or down.
Will finish the PPTs next week.
Today is the Mid-term exam. MUST turn in the review sheet BEFORE the exam for the extra points. THIS test is 20% of your semester grade. Any phones seen will be taken for the day – the first time. Any seen out during the test will result in a zero on the test. ONLY have a pencil, and notebook paper on your desk.
HW – nothing new.
12/6 & 12/7
Due – Nothing New
Finish PPT’s on the poems
View Example #3 Papers (under Materials) – continue
Group work on Poetry Sheet
HW – NEXT class is your Mid-term. Two choices on Hughes’ poetry. One is a prompt on theme, the other is an analysis of a poem.
12/2 & 12/5
Due – Nothing New
Finish PPT’s on the poems
Study Mark Scheme for AICE Exams (handout)
View Example #3 Papers (under Materials)
HW – Philadelphia Here I Come – Review. Look at this site to help you recall what is important about this play.
https://philadelphiahereicome.wordpress.com
11/30 & 12/1
Due – Twelfth Night read quiz.
In Class:
Look at example essays for Ted Hughes poetry for AICE.
Finish PPT’s on the poems.
Take Twelfth Night quiz.
Watch Shakespeare video (if time). Three Little Pigs.
HW – Mid-term is next Thurs/Friday. Review Philadelphia, Here I Come.
11/28 & 11/29
Due – Should have read TWELFTH NIGHT (read quiz NEXT class)
In Class:
Finish PPT’s on the poems.
PASS OUT Poetry quiz. Using OWN copies of poems, within your group correct your test by finding the quotes. Post original wrong & corrected poem ID. Remember, the test will expect you to be able to quote from the poems. Not necessarily these quotes, but something to back-up your position.
Look at example essays for Ted Hughes poetry for AICE.
HW – finish reading Twelfth Night. Quiz next class.
11/21& 11/22
Due – Studied for Poem Quiz
In Class:
Poetry Quiz
Use rest of time to read Twelfth Night
HW – Finish reading the play.
FUTURE:
11/30 & 12 /1 (changed) – Read Quiz onTwelfth Night
11/16 & 11/17 & 11/18
Due – Theme Analysis & viewing of assigned poems from site.
In Class:
View Student PPTs of remaining poems.
Pass out Twelfth Night
Friday is time for deficiency notices.
HW – Study poems. Quiz on ALL the poems on the 21st & 22nd.
Future:
11/ 21 & 11/22 – Poem Quiz
11/29 & 11 /30 – Read Quiz onTwelfth Night
11/14 & 11/15
Return Packets 4-6
http://whs-asliterature.weebly.com/ted-hughes-poetry.html
“Full Moon and Little Frieda” – 4
“Her Husband” – 2
“Skylarks” – 2
“Second Glance at the Jaguar” – 3
Remainder – look at PPT of those who did not have a poem.
Going to library to do Bright Futures Application – SENIORS. Last half of class.
11/9 & 11/10
Return Packets 4-6
http://whs-asliterature.weebly.com/ted-hughes-poetry.html
“Bayonet Charge” – 15 minutes
“Six Young Men” – 20 minutes
“The Hawk Roosting” – 20 minutes
“Thrushes” – 20 minutes
Divide class between featured reads. Read, take notes, discuss, and have spokesman point out what your group learned. Rest take notes.
11/7 & 11/8
Those not here on Friday need to look at last class, and do the homework, and the portion about “The Thought Fox.” Not all was done, so we are continuing.
“Pike” – 25 minutes
Watch Video, six groups (no enotes, or blog). Read, take notes, discuss, and have spokesman point out what your group learned. Rest take notes.
“Meeting” – 15 minutes
Read poem aloud, count off 1-2 and 1 does reads first analysis, and 2 reads second. Discuss.
“The Jaguar” – 10 minutes
Watch PPT, and discuss.
11/3 & 11/4
Make files and pass out 1-3 packets – 10 minutes
Start our look at the poems.
http://whs-asliterature.weebly.com/ted-hughes-poetry.html
“The Thought Fox” – 25 minutes
Read the poem aloud, then assign six groups to cover the sections. Take notes, have spokesman point out what your group learned. Rest take notes.
“Pike” – 25 minutes
Watch Video, six groups (no enotes, or blog). Read, take notes, discuss, and have spokesman point out what your group learned. Rest take notes.
“Meeting” – 15 minutes
Read poem aloud, count off 1-2 and 1 does reads first analysis, and 2 reads second. Discuss.
“The Jaguar” – 10 minutes
Watch PPT, and discuss.
11/1 & 11/2
Note about Sr. Breakfast.
Remember the Power Points are due on 11/3 (Black) and 11/4 (Gold). The Theme Analysis is due on 11/14 (Black) and 11/15 (Gold).
Collaborate with other classmates. Put the finishing touches on the content for your PPT of your poem. Start work on your Theme Literary Analysis.
10/28 & 10/31
Take PPT (from two classes ago) QUIZ
When finished with the quiz read pages 150-155 in AS English Literature books (on black shelf in back).
Turn in Theme sheets and produce a sign-in sheet. Choose a theme to do your analysis on. See last class for details. Sign-up must be as near to even as it can be. Fill in once, then repeat, then repeat, etc.
Look at poems in the materials section. Work on framing up your analysis essay using these poems. In general ways.
Work on your PPT plan for your selected poem. Research others who have addressed your poem. Bounce your ideas around with others in the room.
Remember the Power Points are due on 11/3 (Black) and 11/4 (Gold). The Theme Analysis is due on 11/14 (Black) and 11/15 (Gold).
10/26 & 10/27
Take PPT quiz – POSTPONED TO NEXT CLASS.
Pass out Poem sheet and website. This will help during our discussion of the poems.
ASSIGN PPT poem. Due (bring on flash drive) on 11/3 (Black) and 11/4 (Gold). Will be mixed in with the available analysis of the other poems. Be ready FROM these dates. Bring flash drive each day…or email the PPT to teacher’s email address as an attachment.
Discuss Themes – Individually, make a form on your own paper with columns for each theme, fill in form with the titles of the poems you think fit. Discuss and make a class list. Turn this in. Next class we will divide class by themes. Think about why you think each poem fits. May make adjustments. You will be asked to write a poetry analysis for your assigned theme using the poems that match. Sheet turned in at end of class, but analysis due on 11/9 (Black) and 11/10 (gold).
Finish 6th packet – if needed. Start search and planning for other assignments. A double grade quiz on ALL the poems will be on 11/14 (black) and 11/15 (gold). Then we move on to the Bard.
10/24 & 10/25 – See door for class assignment. Materials are with the teacher.
Work Poetry Packet #6. Due next class. Do the same as 1-3.
When finished, watch the following PowerPoints on your phones. If no time, do for HW. There will be a small quiz next class.
10/20 & 10/21
Work Poetry Packet #5. Due next class. Do the same as 1-3.
10/18 & 10/19
Work Poetry Packet #4. Due next class. Do the same as 1-3.
10/10 – 10/14
Work on packets. Will end with the third. Others will be done NEXT quarter. ALL must be in by Friday. And, all quizzes must be made up at lunch or after school. There has been a small extension of the grading window. IF you have an issue, please talk to me by Friday.
STAY SAFE. WHEN WE COME BACK WE WILL FINISH UP. MOST LIKELY, WE WILL STOP WITH THREE (3) PACKETS. WE WILL DO THE REST OF THE POEMS IN THE 2ND QUARTER. YOU MUST HAVE ALL THREE PACKETS IN BEFORE 10/14. RIGHT NOW THAT IS THE END OF THE QUARTER. GRADES MUST BE POSTED ON THE 17TH.
10/4 & 10/5
Random sharing of Literary Analysis. Turn in 2nd Hughes packet with Literary Analysis Essay.
Pick up 3rd Hughes packet. Do same thing as first. Due next class.
9/30 (SENIOR PINNING) & 10/3
Senior Pinning.
Random sharing of Literary Analysis. Turn in 1st Hughes packet with Literary Analysis Essay.
Pick up 2nd Hughes packet. Do same thing as first. Due next class.
SPECIAL 9/30 INSTRUCTIONS – Juniors – work on this in the room you are sent to. If you do not have the first packet done, do it, and leave it with the teacher. They can give it to me later in the day.
9/28 (short day) & 9/29
Ted Hughes poet youtube (8 minutes) – materials (if needed).
Poetry Terms Quiz
1st Ted Hughes packet – use one of the three “bone picking” methods on three of the poems (MUST USE EACH ONCE). Other three can be your choice. Then…pick ONE poem and write a quality poetry analysis (re-watch video if needed). THIS IS TO BE TURNED IN ON FOR A MAJOR GRADE. START AFTER FINISHING TEST. DUE ON 9/30 (BLACK) OR 10/3 (GOLD).
9/26 & 9/27
Inspiration Moments – Happiness Test (materials) – 7 minutes.
Jr. vote for class officer.
SHARING of random poetry analysis. Turn annotation, TP-CASTT, and analysis in.
Analysis of Poetry and Example (see materials bank) & handout. Go over form, look at first poem and analysis. Take “African Beggar” and annotate. Look at example. Will do analysis for homework.
Ted Hughes poet youtube (8 minutes) – materials.
9/21 & 9/22
1st –
Vote for secretary.
10 Rules of Capitalization (in materials).
TP-CASTT Handouts
TP-CASTT POWER POINT
Use poem you brought to Annotate, write a TP-CASTT.
Writing a literary analysis PPT – take notes.
Will do Literary Analysis for HW. Turn in poem, TP-CASTT, and Analysis NEXT class – after random students being chosen to share ALL.
2nd –
Writing a literary analysis PPT – take notes.
Write an Analysis from TP-CASTT poem. Turn in poem, TP-CASTT, and Analysis NEXT class – after random students being chosen to share ALL.
9/19 & 9/20
Go over what is and is not bullying – for the record.
AS Level Books – Read within group 113 (top). Do task with your group and discuss possible answers (113-114). Read bottom of 114, do task and look at response on page 115. IF NOT DONE.
10 Rules of Capitalization (in materials).
Share your poems with the class, and your paragraph. Then turn in.
TP-CASTT Handouts
TP-CASTT POWER POINT
9/15 & 9/16
Go over rules, seating, and shoulder partners. Talk about possible new “phone” policy (if not done before)
Announce need of pictures for My Scholar wall. Put name and period on back. Not large. Must be one that will not be returned.
Power Point – Understanding Poetic Structure.
AS Level Books – Read within group 113 (top). Do task with your group and discuss possible answers (113-114). Read bottom of 114, do task and look at response on page 115.
10 Rules of Capitalization (in materials).
9/13 & 9/14
COUNSELORS IN FOR FIRST THRITY MINUTES, THEN CALLING STUDENTS OUT (9/13)
Share “Mirror” annotation, SIFT, and paragraph with your shoulder partner. Add to yours as needed. Keep as an example.
AS Level Books – Read within group 113 (top). Do task with your group and discuss possible answers (113-114). Read bottom of 114, do task and look at response on page 115.
Power Point – Understanding Poetic Structure.
9/9 & 9/12
COUNSELORS IN ROOM (30 MINUTES) on 9/12
Next unit is Poetry – Hughes
SIFT PPT with “We Wear the Mask” – DO ALL. Turn in the annotation, SIFT, and 1st paragraph.
Sylvia Plath “Mirror” – Annotate, do SIFT and first paragraph – finish as homework. Due next class.
9/7 & 9/8
Test on Philadelphia, Here I Come.
9/2 & 9/6
Reread the play. Pull out evidence to support who was your favorite character and why. Write an essay arguing for your favorite character. Quote from play. Make your case.
8/31 (short day) & 9/1
Hand out parts. Follow along as students read Act III.
Reflection – In Act III reflect on Gar’s feelings at the end of the play and if you think he actually left for Philadelphia, or stayed in Ireland. Support your answer with reasoning from the play. Minimum of 200 words. Use complete sentences and set it up (title, Act III, playwright).
8/29 & 8/30
Intro Video. Review Rules and Group Information.
Hand out parts. Follow along as students read Act II.
Reflection – In Act II reflect on why Aunt Lizzy wants him in America, and why Gar agrees to go. Is he really leaving anything of value behind? Family? Friends? Minimum of 200 words. Use complete sentences and set it up (title, Act II, playwright).
8/25 & 2/26
Look at Promo – in Materials
Hand out parts. Follow along as students read Act I.
Jrs go for pictures
Reflection – In Act I reflect on theme, cultural context, vision, viewpoint issues, and characters. Minimum of 200 words. Use complete sentences and set it up (title, Act I, playwright).
8/23 & 8/24
Finish PP on Terms
Pass out Introduction to play. Read while I give out books.
Issue play books.
Read Act I